Sunday, June 10, 2012

ANYTHING GOES WITH THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOPPE

Hello friends! It's another glorious Monday and time for another Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge.  This week....Anything Goes!


I had so much FUN with this one! I took an unfinished wooden box, turned it upside down, added Tim Holtz' amazing Pulley Wheels, covered it in Graphic 45's fabulous The Old Curiosity Shoppe Papers and filled it with all sorts of "curiosities". 


Here is a picture of the completed cabinet with the embossed glass door closed.


Here is a picture of the original wooden box, before I did anything to it, including turning it upside down and having to also turn the handles upside down.

I sanded the box and then washed it in a mixture of Raw Sienna Acrylic paint and water.  Then I began covering the box in those amazing Graphic 45 The Old Curiosity Shoppe papers plus one very cool lady from Graphic 45's Steampunk Debutante 12 x 12 paper.  I used both 12x12 and 8x8 papers on this box.


The right side of the box features the lady from Steampunk Debutante.  I created a pocket in the lower portion to hold yet more "curiosities".  This is how I did that....


I scanned the globe portion of the lady on my computer so that I would have an exact copy of the image.  I printed it onto white cardstock.   Then I cut it out and cut out another shape of the globe out of Kraft Paper (to later use as a backing for my pocket.)  I also left a tab of kraft paper on the bottom of the globe that I could use to attach the bottom of the globe to the lady already glued on to the side of the box.  This would create the bottom of my pocket.  I took a piece of black milliner's netting from an old hat and covered the globe with it. It almost matched the cross hatch pattern in the paper perfectly. I attached the netting to the back side of the globe using 1/4" Wonder Tape.  Then I placed the kraft paper backing over the loose netting ends.  That gave the inside of my pocket a nice, finished look.


Next I made little bows out of black organza ribbon to glue onto the globe.  I also made two little accordion sides for my pocket out of kraft paper.  I inked just the edges using a Black Cats Eye Ink Pad.  Next I used the Wonder Tape to secure the bottom tab to the cabinet.  Then I secured the sides of the pockets to both the globe pocket and to the side of my cabinet. I hot glued the little bows in place on the globe.


Here is a view of the finished pocket before I added ephemera.


This side also features an embellishment that I learned to make in Tim Holtz last summer.  It is made from a Copper 1x3 Memory Frame, an Ideaology Corner, the bird and heart from Tim's Ideaology Adornments, Sketchbook Tissue Tape as the interior of the frame, an Ideaology Time Piece, two Game Spinners and a Jump Ring.  I have given them a patina look by using a Juniper Paint Dabber.


The left side of the box features a victorian lady from The Old Curiosity Shoppe papers.  I love dimension and pieces that are free to move.  So, I added a patina key to her back and a metal butterfly hanging from a chain.  It is able to swing freely.  There is also a larger patina butterfly hot glued onto the upper left corner of this side. I had a little metal crown charm that I thought my proper lady should be wearing.  I added a piece of vintage lace and three little roses to the side. The lady is holding a small mirror charm in her hand.  I found the OLD MAID playing cards online.  So, I sized them to fit my cabinet and added them for fun.


In both of the side pictures, you can also see embossing on the glass doors.  I found out the hard way that when you're embossing on glass, be careful not to let the glass get too hot or it can crack.  If you look closely, you can see the crack on this door.  I added a little Glossy Accents along the wooden frame edge to hold the glass in place and prevent it from slipping.  It dries clear and worked perfectly! I actually like the crack ~ a happy accident!  The steampunk man's image on this glass is from Tim Holtz' Pen and Pencil stamp set.  It is heat embossed using Black Embossing PowderThe flourish used on both windows is a smaller version from Tim's Artiful Artifacts stamp set.  It is embossed using Queens Gold Embossing Powder.  


The back of the box is quite intricate as well.  I scanned the skate, and popped it on top of the original skate after adding some feathers for more dimension.


Here is a view of the back of the box with all of the "curiosities" on top.


Here is a closeup view of the left side of the back of the cabinet exterior.  I gave a patina look to Tim Holtz' Faucet Knob and an Ornate Plate that serve as a hanger for a little butterfly girl inside of an optical lens.  Tim Holtz' Vials came in handy.  One sits in the corner, holding more feathers while another smaller one holds a tiny lightbulb and is sprouting a "flower" made from a Memo Pin, Foliage and Glossy Accents.  A little Bottle Cap rests on the bottom lip of the cabinet along with a Pen Nib.  I used Butterscotch and Stream Alcohol Inks to create the background on the domino and stamped a sentiment on it.  I also added a little crown from Tim Holtz' Adornments.




As I stated earlier, I pop dotted the skate on top of the original skate on the paper.  I filled it with feathers and used Graphic 45's Brad Metal Staples for the wheels.  All of the bottle images on the bookshelf are filled in with Glossy Accents to give them a bit more dimension.


The interior of the box was so much fun to put together.  It's filled with stuff I've collected or some stuff I altered especially for this box. 


Here is a better look at the upper shelf.




Here is a closeup of the lower shelf.




I think the top of the cabinet is my favorite.  Remember...this was actually the bottom of the wooden box and I turned it upside down to add the wheels.  But..it also created the perfect top shelf to add more "stuff".



My favorite is "Petunia", inspired by the "When Pigs Fly" paper in the Old Curiosity Shoppe pad.  I bought this pig at a craft store and "gussied" her all up with butterfly wings left over from Pink Paislee's Butterfly Garden collection.  I added the pink tutu and ribbon sash.  I added the little crown on her head, the magic wand in her hoof and the rose she's grasping in her teeth.  She is hysterical when you see her in person.


She is perched on a little stand made out of unfinished wood pieces (two sized of tires and a little post with a small wooden disk at the top).  I painted these wooden pieces with Paper Artsy's Haystack Fresco Paint.  I then crackled the pieces using Paper Artsy's Crackle Glaze.  It's AWESOME stuff...crackles within minutes!  I then antiqued it further with Gathered Twig.




And here is Petunia's "little one" sitting high atop his high chair...spouting his baby wings.




Here is a closeup of the left side of the top of the box.




And here is the right side of the top.  As you can see, it's quite a conglomeration of "stuff".




I found these labels on the internet, sized them to fit the bottles and then distressed them and glued them in place.  I rubbed Rock Candy Stickles on the labels for more interest.  I also added more feathers to the one bottle and made a little dangling charm out Swarovski crystals.




I purchased the mannequin at a craft store and sprayed it with a honey colored stain.  The wings are stamped and then colorized with Tim Holtz' Distress Markers.  I added a little time piece and hanging key to his front and gave them a patina look.


You can see more detail from the back of the top of the box.


The ABC book is from a collage sheet I purchased at Alpha Stamps.  I sized it to the size I wanted and made a little book out of it, using chipboard, masking tape stained with Fired Brick Distress Stain and the book cover that I distressed with Gathered Twig and Black Soot Distress Inks.


Sorry for the extra long blog today.  There is just so much of this piece that I wanted to share with you.  It's such fun and it makes me smile just to look at it.


So...ANYTHING GOES!!!  Join the fun at Simon Says Stamp and Show and enter our challenge. You could be chosen as the lucky winner of our weekly prize of 




Your art could also be chosen as one of our TOP THREE for the week.  We have such gifted artists who follow and enter our challenges.  So..this is quite an honor! 


Have fun with your ANYTHING GOES! I can't wait to see your creations!







41 comments:

  1. There are not enough fabulous words for yet another over the top shadow box creation!!! This project is OUTSTANDING, and I could just kiss that little winged pig on the lips!!! WOW CANDY WOW....PURE EYE CANDY!!!! You are amazing!!!

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  2. Hi Candy, this is absolutely fabulous. I don't know where to begin with your amazing cabinet so much detail. A real work of art. I love it. XX

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  3. Wow wow and wow!!! This is stunning, so much to see and s many wonderful treasures!!! Wow..hugs trace x

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  4. This is fabulous! So many wonderful curiosities! Love, love, love Petunia & her little one. I am in awe.

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  5. WoW ... it's a great work. I love it!

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  6. No words: SIMPLY OUTSTANDING!!!
    Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!!!
    Love all the details.
    Hugs and creativity from Italy
    Manu

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  7. OMG!!! This is really a master piece with Graphic 45. I can watch hours and still find another little detail i missed before. Love the mannequin and the little altered bottles and your flying pig is just to die for.

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  8. WOWZERS! This is amazing. Every little inch is so detailed. You outdid yourself on this one. And those pigs!!!!!

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  9. Hi Candy, I cannot even begin to tell you what I think of your amazing creation - maybe I will when I pick my chin up off the floor! This is stupendous (not sure if that's a word). I love every single little detail of it especially the pig! Loving all the feathers, the colours, the textures - Wow - everything. It is a feast for the eyes and a true piece of art that needs to be displayed in a VERY prominent place (in a gallery maybe). Fantastic!!!!!!!! Crafty hugs, Anne xx

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  10. Wow where do you begin with such a detailed intricate piece of fabulous artwork. I love love the little pocket you created , it's touches like these that make a piece of art so unique and time well spent as it works so well. Love you collection of bits and pieces and those pigs are adorable. The memory frame is a lovely added touch too and I love the little touches like the ABC book and the wings on the pigs. It's just AMAZING Candy, one to treasure. Tracy x

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  11. Candy! A glorious compendium of your amazing colourful creativity, imagination and splendour. It's fabulous from top to toe, inside and out and from East to West. I love every detail, tutu, frill, finding and the cracked glass. She's a stunner! x Sarah

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  12. Wonderfull!It's a marvel!Love so much!

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  13. To those of you who have left such sweet comments on my blog this morning: Vero, Pam ... I don't know how to get in touch with you to peronally thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog and leave a comment. Please know how much I appreciate that! <3 Candy

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  14. This is Stunning!!! Love ALL the little details! Such an amazing artist you are.

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  15. This is really very beautiful!

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  16. I quickly scanned the pics and details but now will go back and really study it all. I GOTTA see this in person...are you in a traveling show soon? LOL Holy smokes, gf, this is rockin' awesome!

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  17. Candy, you've rendered me speechless once again! This is just so totally, utterly incredible. I can't even put it into words! What a fantastic piece!! Now, share some of that creative mojo with me - mine seems to have been misplaced. ;-)

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  18. Oh, my gosh, Candy! This is INCREDIBLE! Absolutely LOVE it!!!

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  19. Inspired, so beautifully put together, there is so much to look at here. I absolutely love it!

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  20. Love love love this project, those pigs make me laugh!!! (doll head kinda creeps me out lol)!!! Great job!

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  21. Wow, that is one hell of a piece, there is SO much going on there, i love the fold down dress, I also like using the fresco crackle paint, the whole thing looks amazing, great job.
    I also see on Elly's blog you mentioned your booked on Andy's next work shop. You will love it and Ill look forward to seeing what you come up with.
    mark

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  22. Wow! This is over the top, Candy! So many little details that add to the whole! Fantastic!

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  23. Un-Be-Liev-Able! Leaves me speachless!

    Linda

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  24. Hi Candy, WoW what a feast for the eyes, I love this line from G45, your creativity has hit the bullseye yet again. {{hugs}} x

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  25. Wowsers, this is such an amazing piece of art!!! Your creativity is astounding.

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  26. Hi Candy. I am absolutely speechless. This is FANTASTIC !!!

    Thank you for sharing this truly inspirational piece. GENIUS x

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  27. Hi Candy WOW !!!! this is FANTASTIC. A totally inspirational piece. Wish I could see ut for real. Thank you for sharing . Total Genius x

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  28. I'm missing words, this is such an outstanding creation, really FANTASTIC !!!

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  29. WOW Candy!!!! I'm drooling all over my keyboard. That is one Fantastical curosity box!!!! Bravo...clap clap clap!
    Hugs Lynn
    P.s. Good luck in my giveaway

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  30. WOW! This project is absolutely amazing. And you used tons of my fav products. I LOVE anything Tim and Graphic 45. I just got my Ranger certification via Ranger U a couple of months ago and Tim was amazing as usual. I am a new follower and can't wait to see more awesome creations.

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  31. I now I've already commented but I just had to again. WOW! Every time I look at it I see something new. Love the humour of the pigs, the detail, the pocket. The only downside is that I'm spending far too much time looking at this instead of making stuff myself! Stunningly gorgeous. You are seriously talented Candy.

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  32. wowwwwww, Candy, this is really awesome, great artwork,

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  33. I had to stop over and just say WOW!

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  34. Wow, this is an amazingly stunning assemblage. It reminds me of Tim, but it also reminds me of Michael Demeng's work. However, it definitely has a very unique style. Thank You for commenting on my blog. Blessings!

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  35. candy this is just so amazingly unbeleivable1 how much work did you put in this creation! I can see that you had a lot of fun and this is a jawbraker for me! you should win a prize for this project! WOW!

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  36. Candy I came to thank you for your very kind comment on my canvas: Live...but luckaly I also saw more picture of your amazing cabinet!
    What a lot of details, you worked on everything...it all matches so well..you can be very proud...wowwww....chapeau!

    greetings, Alie :-)

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  37. It's overwhelminggggg!!! And it looks so giant. Love love that pink pig with the skirt!

    Brava!!!!!

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  38. Wow! This is awesome. What alot of work you have done and this is awesome. Well done!

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  39. Wow what a great project I just love it you are very talented...........Sherry

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  40. Just awesome you did a beautiful job I really love it very creative.....Sherry

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  41. WOW!!!!Love Love Love This. Thanks for sharing. Karen.x

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